Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen has issued injury updates on four players following a 7-2 pre-season victory over Bromley. The match took place at Hillsborough on August 29, as reported by the Yorkshire Post, and saw the Owls deliver a ruthless attacking display not witnessed at the ground for some time.
Pedersen confirmed defender Ricardo Santos and midfielder Barry Bannan both sustained knocks to their ankles during the contest. "He (Santos) got a knock on his ankle, so let’s see.", the manager said. Defender Max Lowe was a late withdrawal, feeling a minor issue in his left hamstring the day before the match.
Who scored in the 7-2 win?
The comprehensive win was powered by goals from across the squad. Jamal Lowe and Louie Barry each scored twice, while Callum Slattery, Mason Burstow, and Gabriel Otegbayo added one apiece. Bromley's goals came from a Victor Adeboyejo penalty and an own goal from Otegbayo. Pedersen expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, particularly in the opening stages. "I enjoyed a lot the beginning of the game, how we put the discipline and the intensity in all the basic things to win a battle like this today," he stated.
He praised the team's strength in duels, their handling of long balls, and the dynamic build-up play that saw numerous players getting into the box. The manager was also pleased with the team's continued hunger in the second half, though he noted his disappointment at conceding two goals.
What is the latest on Harry Gray?
A significant absence from the matchday squad was 17-year-old forward Harry Gray, who is on loan from Leeds United. Gray missed the game as he follows concussion protocols after being forced off in the midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The standard protocol involves a mandatory rest period, typically around two weeks. Consequently, Gray is expected to be unavailable for Sheffield Wednesday's next scheduled match against Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday, September 1. Fans can track his return and other squad availability on our dedicated injuries page.
Where does this leave the squad ahead of the new season?
These injury concerns arise as the club prepares for the new Championship campaign, aiming to improve on a difficult previous season. Sheffield Wednesday finished 24th in the final 2025 Championship table, recording just two wins, twelve draws, and thirty-two losses from their forty-six games. Their goal difference of negative sixty, with 29 scored and 89 conceded, was the worst in the division, leaving them a full 95 points behind champions Coventry City. The team's recent form heading into the close season was marked by a WLLDD sequence.
While the 7-2 result offers a positive morale boost, the fitness of key players like Santos and Bannan will be closely monitored. Their availability could be important as Pedersen looks to build a squad capable of a more competitive season. Supporters can view the full upcoming schedule on our fixtures list and examine the detailed season statistics on our stats page.
